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Mechanical Engineer

Planet
Posted January 30, 2025

San Francisco, California

Not Specified

$128,400 - $160,500

TEMPORARY

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer at Planet will be responsible for driving the design of key spacecraft subsystems for Earth-imaging satellites, overseeing the process from conceptual design through manufacturing and testing. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure the mechanical design meets performance and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Own the mechanical design on key spacecraft subsystems across Planet's satellite fleet
  • Drive documentation and presentation of new designs throughout design phases and reviews
  • Collaborate with structural analysis team to perform analyses on key spacecraft subsystems
  • Drive part assembly tolerancing using GD&T and release drawing packages for part fabrication
  • Drive part assembly design and fabrication at key subsystem vendors
  • Collaborate with manufacturing team to implement design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) features
  • Support ICD development and size and develop interfaces for subsystems
  • Support test planning and qualification campaigns
  • Support debugging and root-causing on-orbit anomalies and production
  • Be hands-on with flight and test hardware

Requirements

  • 4 years experience owning products from requirements, through conceptual design, and into test and manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
  • Proficiency using GD&T and ANSI Y14.5 to generate good quality, low cost parts.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree.
  • Experience with design and fabrication of composites and metal components.
  • Hands-on experience with dynamic hardware builds, vibration and shock testing.
  • Ability to be self-motivated and responsible while working in a dynamic environment.
  • Outstanding verbal and visual communication skills.
  • This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment or hiring of a contractor is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
  • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Remote-friendly work environment
  • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Home Office Reimbursement
  • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Equity
  • Commuter Benefits if local to an office
  • Volunteering Paid Time Off
  • US base salary range of 128,400 - 160,500 USD

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